Looking for my first custom knife

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I have around $800.00 to spend on a custom or semi custom knife and really not sure what maker to go with , i have one bush monkey knife and it is nice but to heavy so with that said i am looking for more of hunting knife that the main use would be gutting deer .Any input would be great , thanks .
 
Wow, there are about 8753 knifemakers that fit the bill.
What style do you like?
Tool steel or stainless?
Natural materials or man made?
Do you want it NOW or are you able to wait a few months / years?

Regards
Nicolas
 
Any particular style?
Carbon, stainless, Damascus, super steel?
Handle material?
Approximately what size and weight?

Link some pics to what you are fond of.
 
Stainless and bone or antler handle would be idea but open to others that wont stain with blood , mostly a tough knife that can take a little abuse and not have to be careful with .
I was mainly hoping to see what are some good reputable makers are and not get taken on a junkie knife .
 
$800 is actually on the high end for what you're looking for. For that, you can get a very nice dressy knife that might be better suited for collecting - although, of course, you can use it. But, you can get an excellent custom hunting knife, meant to be used, for around $200-$300.

I'd suggest checking out the Fixed Blade forum to see what's out there, and which makers you like, then reaching out to ask about a custom build. Some makers I'd recommend (in alphabetical order, so I'm not picking favorites):
@Alan Warren Knives
@Alex Dron
@ONeill
@Robert Erickson
@wajgy

You can click on any of the above links to view their previous posts, to find examples of their work.
 
$800 is a ton of jing to be tossing around. You can get four to six excellent semi-custom knives at that price.
I've had lots of good knives from Dave Ferry of Horsewright Tack, Fiddleback Forge, Jarrett Fleming, W.A. Surls, Osprey Knives and others that would do a super job of dressing out your deer.
So many to pick from! Happy hunting..
 
I have around $800.00 to spend on a custom or semi custom knife and really not sure what maker to go with , i have one bush monkey knife and it is nice but to heavy so with that said i am looking for more of hunting knife that the main use would be gutting deer .Any input would be great , thanks .


Can help ya out for sure if you've not made a decision yet:

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Thanks Don for the recommendation.
 
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